London Underground: 150 years
The age of steam returns to the Tube today as part of festivities to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the London Underground. The first passenger journeys took place on January 10th.
150 years since first passengers rode London Underground
The tube turns 150 today.
The first stretch of the world-famous network opened to passengers on 10th January 1863.
London Underground is planning a series of events to celebrate the milestone year including a series of additional heritage rail trips using steam trains, two new two-pound coins and a set of 10 special stamps issued by Royal Mail.
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25 facts to mark 150 years of the Tube
It's 150 years this week since the first Tube journey took place between Paddington and Farringdon on the Metropolitan Railway.
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Pictures: Stops along the Tube's 150 year journey
A look back at some of the stops on London Underground's 150 year journey.